Associate Architect /Engineer - Commercial Building Assessments

Marx Okubo Associates, Inc.; Huntington Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance premiums

30% match on 401(k) contributions

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Marx Okubo Associates, Inc. is seeking an Associate (Registered Architect or Licensed Engineer) for their Huntington Beach, CA office. In this hybrid role, you will analyze and inspect commercial properties, focusing on office, retail, and industrial buildings.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering and at least 10 years of experience. The base salary range is $120,000 - $150,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package and an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' industry related experience at an architecture firm or similar consulting firm.
• Solid understanding of various building materials and methods.
• Technical level of understanding of building types with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze building construction and condition.
• Conduct inspections of commercial properties to evaluate condition.
• Prepare formal reports detailing findings and reserve funding requirements.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate technical issues

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering

Registered as a Professional with NCARB or PE licensure

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Box

Plan Grid

Job description

As a trusted national architecture/engineering/construction consulting firm,Marx Okubo works with real estate owners, investors and lenders—at every point of the property lifecycle toevaluatetheir building projects,solvecomplex challenges andimplementtailored solutions. We value technical proficiency, innovation, dedication and achievement as well as collaboration, both within our organization and in our client interactions.

We’re building our project team inour SoCal, seeking an Associate (Registered Architect or Licensed Engineer) in our Huntington Beach, CA office. We’re on a hybrid schedule with Monday and Tuesday in the office, and the remainder of the week either from home or out in the field.

Our work covers most commercial building types, including office, retail, industrial, hotel/hospitality, and multi-family; focus on industrial and commercial (office, high rise multifamily) structure.

Essential Functions

Review and analyze building construction and condition

Conduct, document, and analyze physical inspections of commercial properties to evaluate their condition and remaining useful life of systems.

Inspect structural components, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, exteriors, and site work.

Take photographs of representative systems, deficiencies, and deferred maintenance.

Analyze maintenance records, fire inspection reports, and occupancy certificates.

Review and analyze project documents including drawings, specifications, contracts and budgets.

Prepare formal reports per client and firm specifications, including comprehensive PCRs, detailing findings, immediate repairs, and reserve funding requirements.

Build relationships and develop business.

Travel as needed, locally and to sites across our West region 30‑50% - Primarily in CA, NV, AZ.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Engineering.

Registered as a Professional with NCARB or PE licensure. Candidates nearing licensure may be considered.

Minimum 10 years' industry related experience at an architecture firm or similar consulting firm.

Technical level of understanding of building types in order to perform services of the organization with limited supervision.

Solid understanding of various building materials and methods.

Knowledge of construction contract types and forms.

Strong technical skills in commercial construction a must, including state and regional codes.

Experience with any of the following are a plus:

• Inspecting and assessing building systems and components or closely related forensic work involving remediating issues in the built environment
• Property Condition Assessments on commercial properties for real estate investment purposes
• Design, construction, and/or maintenance of commercial buildings a plus
• Cost estimation for both repair/maintenance of existing buildings and new construction
• Working knowledge of accessibility standards (FFHA and ADA)

Strong communication and problem-solving skills to support clients in understanding building condition, risk exposure, deferred maintenance, and capital planning implications.

Ability to communicate directly with clients, communicate technical issues to non-technical audience, lead/direct teams on specific projects, delegate tasks as appropriate.

Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

High-level organizational, time management, communication and collaboration skills.

Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

Proficiency in Bluebeam and Box, and knowledge of Plan Grid.

Willingness to travel 30‑50% locally and regionally

Physical Requirements

Candidates should have the ability to:

Move through construction and existing building sites over rough terrain.

See and respond to dangerous situations.

Respond quickly to sounds.

Ascend and descend ladders and stairs.

Move safely through confined spaces and narrow paths.

Work in outdoor weather conditions or unconditioned areas.

Operate a computer and other related office equipment, and possess visual acuity to read information from printed sources and computer screens.

Lift up to 40 pounds (ladders).

Travel approximately 30‑50% of the time both in and out of state.

Marx Okubo is a privately held Employee Stock Ownership Plan firm; employee‑owned, we offer internal growth, continuing education, mentor/mentee opportunities, as well as 100% paid health insurance premiums for employees, up to a 30% match on your 401(k) contributions, and competitive compensation. Our culture is open to fresh perspectives, curiosity, and innovative mindsets. The base salary range for this position is $120,000 -$150,000.

Marx Okubo is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Marx Okubo’s policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.